Travel Planning

News / Technology

Google, Expedia, Travelport and Wego on AI risks, opportunities

By Mitra Sorrells | October 3, 2023

In a session at WiT Singapore, executives from the four companies discussed concerns such as privacy, hallucinations and bias in relation to generative AI. Read More

News / Online

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi optimistic about its travel future

By Morgan Hines | October 3, 2023

Uber has seen a positive response to travel features it launched in the United Kingdom and is looking for ways to continue to expand the services. Read More

News / Online

Two new distributors tap TourRadar's API to sell organized adventures

By Morgan Hines | October 2, 2023

As experiences gain dominance in consumers' travel planning, LocalAdventures and Travlr are using TourRadar's API to offer thousands of options to their customers. Read More

News / Distribution

3 key insights from aviation chiefs at the World Aviation Festival

By Linda Fox | October 2, 2023

PhocusWire recaps what the bosses of Emirates, IAG, TAP Air Portugal, Pegasus and IATA said about the hurdles aviation faces going forward during the World Aviation Forum 2023. Read More

News / Startups

MeetingPackage announces $4.6M in Series A funding

By Morgan Hines | October 2, 2023

The Finland-based company provides hotels software to digitize the sale and management of their meeting and event spaces, integrated with property management systems. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb turns attention to other cities but would reopen talks with NYC

By Morgan Hines | September 28, 2023

Airbnb's Brian Chesky said the new rules make New York more expensive for travelers, but the head of the city's DMO said he is not concerned about an impact on the city's economy. Read More

News / Distribution

Airline ancillary revenue hit $69B in 2022, beating 2019 levels

By Linda Fox | September 28, 2023

The top five U.S. airlines - Alaska, American Airlines, Delta, United and Southwest - generated ancillary revenue of almost $23 billion from loyalty programs in 2022. Read More

News / Online

TravelLocal raises $10M Series B to accelerate international growth

By Mitra Sorrells | September 28, 2023

TravelLocal offers tailor-made holidays by connecting its clients with local experts in each destination, combining advice from vetted experts with the convenience of online booking. Read More

News / Technology

Despegar rolls out generative AI trip planner, starting in Argentina

By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2023

Travelers can use the planner to receive customized itineraries, put together packages that combine flights, accommodations and car rentals and receive recommendations of what to do in their... Read More

Interview / Online

CEO Spotlight - Brett Keller of Priceline

By Linda Fox | September 27, 2023

PhocusWire talks to Priceline CEO Brett Keller about the company's partnership with Google, the hype around generative artificial intelligence and treading its own path versus other Booking Holdings... Read More

News / Online

Bookings for vacation rentals in Asia are on the rise

By Morgan Hines | September 26, 2023

Trip101 reports that vacation rental bookings jumped 84% in Asia from 2022 to 2023 with stay length also increasing. Read More

News / Online

Poor security, clunky processes driving online hotel booking abandonment

By Linda Fox | September 25, 2023

Most important to consumers when booking accommodation online is an easy and secure booking and payment experience, 53%, followed by video and images of rooms and the property, 50%. Read More

News / Startups

Amex Ventures makes strategic investment in travel risk platform Sensible Weather

By Mitra Sorrells | September 25, 2023

Sensible Weather said the funding advances its goal to support travel, event and outdoor businesses in the face of growing weather uncertainty. Read More

News / Online

Booking to appeal EU regulators' decision to block Etraveli acquisition

By Linda Fox | September 25, 2023

Booking says the dispute does not affect its strategy to build out flights as part of its connected trip vision. Read More

News / Online

4 things to know about the future of the U.S. OTA market

By Phocuswright Research | September 25, 2023

The U.S. travel market continued its stellar recovery in 2022, with total gross bookings of $422.2 billion, an increase of 51% over the prior year. Read More

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